A mother to the world, Jean Houston taught us to dream beyond what we believed possible. Through grief, conflict, and reflection, her legacy calls us toward compassion, courage, and Peace.
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Israel — Can We Heal Ourselves, or Will the World Ever Let Us? Part I
A reflection on Israel’s spring holidays—Passover through Yom HaAtzmaut—examining memory, war, resilience, rising antisemitism, and the urgency of bearing witness.
Seeking Peace in 2026
As we enter this difficult new year, many of us are truly seeking Peace in 2026, hoping for healing, safety, and a path forward. This year has been rough, but as we look back on 2025, hope remains essential. In this Times of Israel Blog, “Seeking Peace in 2026,” I share insights from spiritual teachers… Continue reading Seeking Peace in 2026
October 7, 2025, Two Shocking Years — What Have We Learned?
What have we learned in these two years since the shocking events of October 7, 2023? As the world turned its gaze toward Israel, a campaign of misinformation and blame began, framing heinous acts of violence as mere resistance. The atrocities committed by Hamas were so severe that a new term, “kinocide,” was coined to describe them. This piece delves into the ongoing trauma faced by Israelis, the mental health struggles of survivors, and the troubling global response to the violence. Join us as we explore the complexities of this conflict and the urgent need for understanding and compassion.
Gaza, Who Doesn’t Love a Beachfront Resort?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVMGN7_lhbI ~Shabbat Shalom~Inconvenient TruthsWe needed a planTo resolve this messThat was “Out of the Box”Who doesn’t love aBeachfront Resort? JEWISH LAW & EXPERIENCE Our ethics require Us to takeA closer look…We didn’t like it whenActions were taken without OurConsent through the centuries! Photographer clandestinely photographing the deportation of Jews from the Łódź ghetto. by Aryeh… Continue reading Gaza, Who Doesn’t Love a Beachfront Resort?
Such a Deal? FREE HOSTAGES! REBUILD HAMAS—WHAT?
~Shabbat Shalom~Nearly 16 months19 Hostages Released Welcome home! Amen. Negotiations with TERRORISTSAre uncertain & torturous—surprised?As HAMAS and Palestinian Islamic JihadGet their final PHASE I sadistic pleasures…Inside Depraved Memento Gift Bags:Hostage pictures in captivity,Hostage Release Certificates & GAZA Map,Hostages on stage, Hostages on Parade… FEAR FACING weaponized HAMAS, PIJ &CROWDS OF 1000s IMPEDING THEIR RELEASE… Continue reading Such a Deal? FREE HOSTAGES! REBUILD HAMAS—WHAT?
Remembering the Lives Lost October 7, 2023—May Their Memories Be a Blessing
Did you pause at any time during the last few days and remember the victims of October 7, 2023? I don’t ask to peddle Jewish guilt, but because I feel it’s so important. Not only if you are Jewish, but human. What happened is incomprehensible, and the fact that a year later, hostages remain in… Continue reading Remembering the Lives Lost October 7, 2023—May Their Memories Be a Blessing
Shana Tova! Israel Goes to War—The Bitter Taste of Reality
Note: Our Jewish New Year is starting out with Israel in grave danger. It’s depressing, and not the way anyone would want to start 5785. It’s difficult to keep both my chins up. I thought we all needed a laugh, even though truly nothing of importance is funny now. I’m grateful for another year, but… Continue reading Shana Tova! Israel Goes to War—The Bitter Taste of Reality
Over 8,000 Invisible Hezbollah Rockets Fired Toward Israel?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFWVqmT4U-c PEACE with Penny found on our YouTube Channel Not exactly, it’s just that the press too often neglects to mention that Hezbollah has almost daily fired rockets at Israel ever since 10/8/2024. 8,000 missiles can’t be an oversight. What is it? You be the judge. Can you imagine 8,000 missiles fired at the United… Continue reading Over 8,000 Invisible Hezbollah Rockets Fired Toward Israel?
As Our American K-12 Children Return to School—What Hell Awaits Them?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALdN8gNIWJQ&t=194s Our American Jewish K-12 children are being attacked by fellow students and their parents, teachers, and the school’s administrators ignore their concerns. When our generation’s kids didn’t want to go to school on a particular day it was because they were ill or wanted to stay home and play, not fear for… Continue reading As Our American K-12 Children Return to School—What Hell Awaits Them?
More Than Size Matters — Are Jews the Invisible Minority
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFWVqmT4U-c Now that I have your attention, size is in the news lately, but being a minority is more complicated than just size. Jews are a minority facing unique challenges and are too often overlooked or misunderstood. We Jews are merely .2% of the world’s population. That’s not a typo, not 2%, but .2%. It’s… Continue reading More Than Size Matters — Are Jews the Invisible Minority
Can Science Diplomacy Open the Door to Middle East Peace?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFWVqmT4U-c&t=11s Have you ever wondered about the paths that geniuses create for themselves? On PEACE with Penny, we spoke with Zafra Lerman, Founder of The Malta Conferences Foundation. Packed into her Israeli 5’3” frame, I would describe this powerhouse as a female Einstein, a true Renaissance woman. She is a scientist, educator, and humanitarian.… Continue reading Can Science Diplomacy Open the Door to Middle East Peace?
Need Some Relief from the Israel-Hamas War?
PEACE with Penny is co-sponsoring our First Annual Peace Seder on Sunday, 4/7/2024 at 11:30am Pacific Time, 2:30pm Eastern, and 9:30pm Jerusalem Time, with Unity is Strength, the Federation Movement, and Unity Made Visible. I’m also Co-Hosting the Peace Seder with a friend, Paul Storfer of Unity Made Visible. It will be on Zoom, so you can even invite your… Continue reading Need Some Relief from the Israel-Hamas War?
Times of Israel Blog PEACE with Penny SEASON 5 Will The Hostages Be Free Before Passover?
Times of Israel Blog PEACE with Penny SEASON 5 Will The Hostages Be Free Before Passover? Times of Israel Blog PEACE with Penny SEASON 5 Will The Hostages Be Free Before Passover? March 21, 2024 On CNN they reported that Israel believes there are 99 hostages alive, and six are American. Hamas is holding the… Continue reading Times of Israel Blog PEACE with Penny SEASON 5 Will The Hostages Be Free Before Passover?
Peace Exists Today Between Israelis and Palestinians? Yes!
Peace Exists Today Between Israelis and Palestinians? Yes! Peace Exists Today Between Israelis and Palestinians? Yes! March 6, 2024 Share this post Hi Folks, Just to let you know, I’ve started writing for the Times of Israel. I plan on posting my TOI Blogs here too. My first is just my introduction to their audience,… Continue reading Peace Exists Today Between Israelis and Palestinians? Yes!